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Central Synagogue of Chicago, The South Side Hebrew Congregation marks their 125th Anniversary year with a festive community concert performed by the renowned Chicago Klezmer Ensemble followed by a champagne reception. Formed in 1888, Jewish immigrants created this conservative synagogue named The South Side Hebrew Congregation in the area now known as Bronzville. In the early 1900's they followed the Jewish community south and relocated to the South Shore at 74th and Chapel and became one of the largest conservative Synagogues in Chicago. One of its distinguishing characteristics was the perpetuation of the great cantorial music and liturgy of Europe. Jews also brought with them a...

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Central Synagogue of Chicago, The South Side Hebrew Congregation marks their 125th Anniversary year with a festive community concert performed by the renowned Chicago Klezmer Ensemble followed by a champagne reception.
Formed in 1888, Jewish...

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Downers Grove
Summer Nights Car Show
6-9 p.m.
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